What have you done to your P5 today? [Archive] - Page 27

Kansei

10-31-2006, 01:41 AM

.. and I'm back.

The car is completely back together..

well actually I'm waiting on my air filter to dry so I can re-oil it and attach it up. Then it's completely back together.

Summary:
1. rr-racing rear motor mount inserts
2. Mazda engine block heater
3. converted CAI to SRI because I'm sick of how dirty the CAI filter gets
4. new coolant
5. back to the factory strut tower brace because I felt like it.. I dunno I doubt my other one is any stronger, just shinier.
6. VTCS butterflies and rod removed, JB weld applied.. hope I applied it well enough that there's no vaccuum leak *crosses fingers*.

right now it's sitting in the garage with the battery disconnected, I'll go out in a min to put the new air filter back on and then hopefully take it for a drive.

I'm not doing another 56 miles on bike tomorrow. With 2 hours of sleep last night and then all those miles, my body was physically exhausted when I was ~0.5 miles from home.. I could barely go more than 5mph on flat.. I've never gotten like that, looks like I need to do more biking :P

I'm sure I'll be sore all over tomorrow. If the car doesn't work I'm taking the day off. My boss is ok with it, he actually asked me why I bothered coming in today after I explained the state my car is in and that I rode my mountain bike to work.

*crosses fingers again* here I go.

Kansei

10-31-2006, 02:09 AM

car is running right now.

good to know: the car will start with the throttle cable disconnected, the throttle position sensor unplugged, and the egr solenoid unplugged.. it was idling rough and threw a CEL and I was like :'(

Now it's smooth as can be, but CEL is still on sinc e I don't feel like disconnecting the battery again.

Oh and the engine block heater works. It seems to take 1-2 hours to get the radiator hoses feeling nice and warm to the touch.

Bala

10-31-2006, 02:21 AM

Man, I'm tired just reading about your day :). Lookin' forward to feedback from your shakedown run.

Kansei

10-31-2006, 02:59 AM

zomg. It feels like I have my MP3 ECU back. I don't know why but I definitely notice a harder pull from 5k rpms to redline.

Wheel hop: killed
Bucking when jabbing the throttle: killed
Vibration sensitive electronic components: likely killed.

It feels like I'm back to my 95 durometer front motor mount now that the rear is in. It feels good at idle and while driving but that initial rev to take off... the whole dash vibrates very loudly.

I should probably get my codes pulled to make sure the TPS and EGR are the only things. The car drives fine, but I just want to be sure.

I was worried that I would get the VICS and VTCS plugs mixed up but it seems like I didn't. green to the VTCS solenoid (which isn't connected to anything at all), white to VICS, right?

Edit: and I'm still amazed that I took apart that much and didn't have any extra nuts/bolts when finished. crazy.

Kansei

10-31-2006, 03:01 AM

Man, I'm tired

You're not the only one. I did 56 miles of bike riding to and from work plus all the wrenching.. all on 2 hours of sleep after wrenching on the car hardcore for 11 hours. I'm just glad I'll be able to be a lazy American and drive to work tomorrow. I have a feeling today's soreness may get worse.

MyZmZm

10-31-2006, 03:20 PM

I have to say Chris, you are much more determined and ambitious than I... Congrats that she's all back up and running. :)

Crazee D

10-31-2006, 04:01 PM

Woot! Nice job takin care of bizness!

Demoniam

10-31-2006, 06:06 PM

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b372/DEMONiAM/HAPPYHALLOWEEN1.jpg

ZoomZoom03

10-31-2006, 06:17 PM

installed my silencer on my exhaust thanx to a$$hole cops in the next town over that felt it necessary to pull me over 2 days in a row while i was passing through and almost twice in one day since apparently: Im distrubing the peace in HIS town. keep in mind ive driven through HIS town for several months now and never been followed or pulled over....f'in damn end of the month!! (enguard) (nuts) (drunk) (five-0) (piss)

Kansei

10-31-2006, 06:26 PM

I have to say Chris, you are much more determined and ambitious than I... Congrats that she's all back up and running. :)

Determined to never let my car see the dealership for stuff :P

The only thing my car has ever had done to her that I didn't do was a computerized 4-wheel alignment.. and various tire mountings, but I usually just bring the place my wheels when I do that. Oh and once I let a friend change my oil since he worked at a shop but.. well I was there the whole time watching haha.

Bala

10-31-2006, 07:31 PM

P5's been at the bodyshop for the past week :( For those that feel that their suspension is a tad on the "firm" side, go down to your local Enterprise rent a car a pick up one of these bad-boys for a couple days ... behold the '06 Saturn Ion. The driving sensation is difficult to put into words ... but I'll try. "Driving the '06 Ion makes you feel like a fat lady wearing high heels in an isolation chamber". More descriptive would be "Driving the '06 Ion is like placing an oven mitt on your cock and trying to have sex".
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/Rental/Rental1.jpg

Fortunately, my perpetually dirty drivetrain mule is available (glare).
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/Rental/Rental2.jpg

Mike R

10-31-2006, 07:40 PM

I smacked mine into a curb. Sure I F'd the wheel up. Oh well.

Ripper323

10-31-2006, 09:11 PM

Here are some pics of the rear strut brace I've started fabricating for my Astina. Only in the early stages at the moment, but shouldn't take me too long to get it finished if I get stuck into it.

MyZmZm

10-31-2006, 09:29 PM

P5's been at the bodyshop for the past week :( For those that feel that their suspension is a tad on the "firm" side, go down to your local Enterprise rent a car a pick up one of these bad-boys for a couple days ... behold the '06 Saturn Ion. The driving sensation is difficult to put into words ... but I'll try. "Driving the '06 Ion makes you feel like a fat lady wearing high heels in an isolation chamber". More descriptive would be "Driving the '06 Ion is like placing an oven mitt on your cock and trying to have sex".
(peep) (rlaugh) (rlaugh)

Fortunately, my perpetually dirty drivetrain mule is available (glare).
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/Rental/Rental2.jpg
mmmmm Me likes above mentioned mule. (first)

Salmon_Rob

10-31-2006, 09:41 PM

dreefto

altspace

10-31-2006, 10:14 PM

neeto

Salmon_Rob

10-31-2006, 11:10 PM

you know how i roll. you're just getting an rx8 so you can be a tokyo dreefter ;p

altspace

11-01-2006, 08:02 AM

I'm going to mis posting in this thread. Love my P5.

Salmon_Rob

11-01-2006, 08:09 AM

we will make an exception for you. you can post what you did to your rx8 here ok?

Kansei

11-01-2006, 08:24 AM

we will make an exception for you. you can post what you did to your rx8 here ok?
It'll get boring after the 5th time he posts asking if someone forgot the torque.

I keed I keed. I love the rotaries, apex seal issues an all.

edit: my car should be nice and happy right now sitting with the engine block heater on all night (need to find a timer that can handle 450 watts.. don't want to spent the money saved by not warming the car up in the morning in the winter on electricity to run the engine block heater all night.. conservation is fun :P)

JoshP5

11-01-2006, 01:59 PM

Hey there. Still pretty new to the forum. Bought my P5 three weeks ago. Just added a rack, rims, and a cute little stubby antenna; got rid of that crappy front plate.

Tengo

11-01-2006, 02:21 PM

Hey there. Still pretty new to the forum. Bought my P5 three weeks ago. Just added a rack, rims, and a cute little stubby antenna; got rid of that crappy front plate.
looks real tough looking

dave45090

11-01-2006, 02:26 PM

Hey there. Still pretty new to the forum. Bought my P5 three weeks ago. Just added a rack, rims, and a cute little stubby antenna; got rid of that crappy front plate.

Looks good!

When I first looked at your picture I thought "what kind of Back to the Future lightning rod is that on top of your car?". Then I put the bong down and realized it was a lamp post. Cool picture. Good color choice.

Tiger Brand

11-01-2006, 04:21 PM

Looks good!

When I first looked at your picture I thought "what kind of Back to the Future lightning rod is that on top of your car?". Then I put the bong down and realized it was a lamp post. Cool picture. Good color choice.

werd. red ftw!

altspace

11-01-2006, 06:14 PM

Installed new Alpine hu with built in XM.

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_alpine1.jpg

Salmon_Rob

11-01-2006, 08:13 PM

very nice

Brian MP5T

11-01-2006, 08:15 PM

Biznatch

Salmon_Rob

11-01-2006, 08:27 PM

homo

02pro5wagon

11-01-2006, 08:54 PM

wait arent you sellin the p5 for an rx8? why the system?

CTt3P5

11-01-2006, 09:08 PM

^^^'Cause he realized he couldn't live without the P5 and is keeping it specifically for hauling groceries. (peep) j/k....I was wondering the same thing.

bigj884

11-01-2006, 10:18 PM

purchased a HKS Axleback...as well as MAM midpipe (catless) and JDM taillights.

pics of install to follow as soon as they arrive

kudakev615

11-01-2006, 11:14 PM

Installed new Alpine hu with built in XM.
that looks real nice. the more i see those polished guage rings the more i like them. might have to pick up a set

Salmon_Rob

11-01-2006, 11:33 PM

brush rings ftultimatew

dave45090

11-02-2006, 12:03 AM

that looks real nice. the more i see those polished guage rings the more i like them. might have to pick up a set

Don't order from Ken if you wan't them quick...... (peep)

Kansei

11-02-2006, 12:16 AM

Almost wish I got brushed.. I have polished. I'm pretty sure the trim rings on the gauges I ordered today (electronic boost, egt, and electronic oil pressure) are brushed.

Salmon_Rob

11-02-2006, 07:33 AM

brushed looks sexy fine. polished is to bling for my taste

altspace

11-02-2006, 07:45 AM

The 8 is not coming for awhile. Already installed new speakers and have had Sirius for over a year now. The new ALPINE unit is freebie from a friend, as well as free XM for life.

Hy8us

11-02-2006, 09:06 AM

While I was doing a U-Turn this morning my car died, started back up and ran fine for 50+ miles. I think shes sick lol

aMaff

11-02-2006, 09:09 AM

free XM for life.
remind me how you managed that 1?

iLisa

11-02-2006, 09:53 AM

^^^'Cause he realized he couldn't live without the P5 and is keeping it specifically for hauling groceries. (peep) j/k....I was wondering the same thing.
yeah.. the RX8 doesn't have a "bread shelf" does it? :p
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=89826&d=1158065321

boostdprotegelx

11-02-2006, 10:01 AM

yeah.. the RX8 doesn't have a "bread shelf" does it? :p
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=89826&d=1158065321
bahahaha.

Kansei

11-02-2006, 10:14 AM

While I was doing a U-Turn this morning my car died, started back up and ran fine for 50+ miles. I think shes sick lol

I blame the automatic tranny. There was a TSB or something for the auto causing stalls sometimes.

Engine block heater = great like ~$30 investment.

CTt3P5

11-02-2006, 11:43 AM

yeah.. the RX8 doesn't have a "bread shelf" does it? :p
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=89826&d=1158065321

lmao....don't forget it doubles as an egg shelf too!

Chris, glad to hear you got her back on the road....and with no spare bolts to throw in a drawer. :)

Drove to work and had to frown again as I looked at the gas guage. Just over 23mpg two fill ups ago and the last fill up was 22.86mpg. Ugh.....maybe an MP3 ECU and premium is the way to go. But first I will try a tune-up.

meinp5

11-02-2006, 12:16 PM

While I was doing a U-Turn this morning my car died, started back up and ran fine for 50+ miles. I think shes sick lol

This may sound strange, but you don't have a really huge key ring with a ton of keys do you?

My dad used to have 10lbs worth of keys on his keychain and there was a period of time where he would turn left and the keys would shut them selves off. It took him a while to figure it out, but that is what caused the problem.

2003newlyack

11-02-2006, 12:53 PM

haha wow that is really strange.. my car has stalled before too and it is also an auto

Foolish

11-02-2006, 01:03 PM

This morning I cleaned the dried, splattered milk off of the left rear inside door
panel! Yay baby in the back seat!

altspace

11-02-2006, 01:39 PM

remind me how you managed that 1?

Connections baby.

Salmon_Rob

11-02-2006, 02:19 PM

he sold a child. but he told me it was like totally worth it

Skoozul

11-02-2006, 02:21 PM

hmm... was it his first born or can it be one of the other runts?

Salmon_Rob

11-02-2006, 02:22 PM

this wasnt specified. im sure the glue factory didnt really care, they all make teh same stuff

Foolish

11-02-2006, 02:23 PM

Yes, give us details. If I could solve the "don't want to pay for radio, but would really like all those choices" and the "sick of the baby flinging milk all over the back of the car" problems in one move, it might be worth it!

....and, I'm going to Hell.

Salmon_Rob

11-02-2006, 02:24 PM

then you can sell the mpv and get another car

Foolish

11-02-2006, 02:26 PM

then you can sell the mpv and get another car

Indeed. That is, of course, if I get the MPV in the divorce!

Skoozul

11-02-2006, 02:26 PM

I think most of us are going to hell one way or another so we might as well live it up

MyZmZm

11-02-2006, 03:17 PM

(rlaugh) @ rob

btw, i concur 100% - brushed rings ftultimatew

left my baby sitting at home on the driveway... hopefully the wheels get swapped over this weekend, with the 'speed rims getting hauled downstairs safe and snug for the winter (damn heavy bastards - they're half my body weight, i swear). then a much needed bath and tucked in under her new blankie for the rest of the winter :(

i'd really like to get this all done before i leave for kansas bright and way too early tuesday morning... anyone interested in coming by to lend a hand? free cookies and 'refreshments' :D

CTt3P5

11-02-2006, 03:33 PM

i'd really like to get this all done before i leave for kansas bright and way too early tuesday morning... anyone interested in coming by to lend a hand? free cookies and 'refreshments' :D

Free cookies and refreshments!....I am typing this right now from the laptop I don't have on a flight I am not on to Canada....lol

Hey, have a Fun and Safe trip!

Bala

11-02-2006, 06:36 PM

got'er back from the bodyshop ... better than new (alright) Pics soon ...

*Edit: Pics added. Rear bumper cover and quarter panel are good as new. While it was at the shop, I added an MSP front bumper cover and had the top grill bar painted. This was followed with the entire cars paint (new and old) getting buffed out and polished. I have a few odds and ends to attend to ... mount up rear 18's, MSP lip and monkey around with the RB fitment. Oh - and mad props to CorkSport for letting me source one JDM tail instead of having to buy a pair (first).

10.22.06
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/rear%20ended/acc4.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/rear%20ended/acc6.jpg

Today
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/Back%21/Back%21%20001.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/Back%21/Back%21%20002.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/Back%21/Back%21%20003.jpg
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/Back%21/Back%21%20004.jpg

socommatthews

11-02-2006, 07:57 PM

^^^lookin good lookin good.

MyZmZm

11-02-2006, 09:00 PM

Free cookies and refreshments!....I am typing this right now from the laptop I don't have on a flight I am not on to Canada....lol

Hey, have a Fun and Safe trip!
thanks! i'm really looking forward to going to wichita. gonna go see my sister's fiance Chris, even though i'll be seeing him a few days after i get home when he flies up for their wedding on Nov 17... and going to go visit my new bf Tom (Chris's friend, he was very good at playing matchmaker, lol) :)

Tom's neighbour and best friend Quinn has a '93 300hp RX7... i'm really hoping to get a ride in it while i'm in town :D

btw Patrick, looks good! and those headlights look so familiar... haha

Brian MP5T

11-02-2006, 09:06 PM

Biznatch... How are you..

NJP5Guy

11-02-2006, 11:13 PM

had some stuff replaced under warranty today. Was glad when I found out a few weeks ago that my car was still under warranty. also the water leak was said to have been fixed last week. we shall see if it holds up.

Demoniam

11-02-2006, 11:25 PM

I finally got the pig cleaned out on the inside. Has not been vacuumed in quite a while. This weekend, I'm committing to the black headlight mod and niteshading my quarterpanel lights.

Kansei

11-02-2006, 11:35 PM

today I bought an MSP turbo manifold + heat shield off snowblazin.

Bala

11-03-2006, 12:15 AM

today I bought an MSP turbo manifold + heat shield off snowblazin.
Woot!

Protege52003

11-03-2006, 12:21 AM

today I bought an MSP turbo manifold + heat shield off snowblazin.

good buy........when is your install?????

-R

Raven Hawk

11-03-2006, 01:46 AM

Biggest upgrade to my P5, yet. I upgraded from Financee to Owner. I can't wait to get the title in the mail!

(nana)(breakn)(friday)(mj)(yippy)(cabpatch)(dance)

aMaff

11-03-2006, 01:55 AM

Biggest upgrade to my P5, yet. I upgraded from Financee to Owner. I can't wait to get the title in the mail!

(nana)(breakn)(friday)(mj)(yippy)(cabpatch)(dance)
nice! Title mod adds 15RWHP! Dyno proven, and that's on a MUSTANG dyno, and we know how low those figures usually are!

meinp5

11-03-2006, 02:01 AM

you already have a stock MSP turbo right?

today I bought an MSP turbo manifold + heat shield off snowblazin.

02pro5wagon

11-03-2006, 08:05 AM

today i drooled cause i saw a nicely modded p5 driving around my school it was blue with cf hood man i ran a little to try and catch him but shortly got tired

altspace

11-03-2006, 08:16 AM

^ So basically what you are saying is that you wanted to cheat on your P5 with another. Shame on you.

aMaff

11-03-2006, 08:20 AM

^ So basically what you are saying is that you wanted to cheat on your P5 with another. Shame on you.
like you're 1 to talk, RX-8 boy...

Kansei

11-03-2006, 08:21 AM

good buy........when is your install?????

-R
I'm installing as soon as it gets warm enough that I don't have to worry about snow. I gotta be able to ride my bike to work/school if it turns into more than just a weekend project.

you already have a stock MSP turbo right?

Yup. Absolutely mint, barely looks like it was even used.

altspace

11-03-2006, 08:28 AM

like you're 1 to talk, RX-8 boy... I'm not cheating....it's a simple mutual seperation that will eventually occur in time.

aMaff

11-03-2006, 08:36 AM

I'm not cheating....it's a simple mutual seperation that will eventually occur in time.
Ok cheater, whatever helps you sleep at night... (enguard)

altspace

11-03-2006, 09:19 AM

02pro5wagon is the one cheating.... Ogling at another P5 and chasing it.

Foolish

11-03-2006, 09:23 AM

I started trying to talk the wife into letting me bid on Ken's partial MSP kit on Ebay. I'd get his parts, and just set them aside while looking for great deals on the other stuff I'd need, and waiting for the warrenty to run out!

02pro5wagon

11-03-2006, 12:18 PM

haha for the record i chased it to see what he had done to his and compare with what im goin to do to mine but yea it was a sight to see anyone on here post from Rowan University with a blue p5 w/ cf hood and exhaust?? haha im desperate for a new friend

Kansei

11-03-2006, 12:45 PM

I installed this on my laptop a few days ago but didn't remember I had it until now. It's a little piece of software called Car Companion (open source). You can get it at http://www.chocolatay.com/carCompanion/

It's java based, so you can use it on macs, pcs, linux, whatever. You can use it to keep track of any and all maintenance, it's totally customizeable too. It comes with some preset maintenance items like oil changes and spark plugs, but you can change the service interval and cost and everything, plus add notes like what oil/plugs you use, etc.

You can export the data in XML format, print reports, even print a sticker that lists the mileage when all of your next maintenance work is due.

So far i've added air filter, coolant, oil, plugs/wires, and rear sway bar lube. Now any time I'm working on my car I'll just punch the info in on my garage laptop as I'm doing it instead of using a notebook in my glovebox like I have been.

It does U.S./metric, can track multiple cars, etc too. In theory you could use it to keep track of gas purchases too, but that isn't really the point (and it won't calculate mpg and stuff like that like you can easily do in excel).

CTt3P5

11-03-2006, 01:39 PM

^^^Will take a look at that tonight when I get home from work.

Installed the silverstar turn signals a few minutes ago....finally! I paid for them back on the 27th of September! I actually consulted the owner's manual first and was shocked to read that hatchback owners should contact an authorized Mazda dealer for replacement of the turn signal bulbs! (omg) Popped the hood and WOW, install was the same as the sedan. Still looking for high beams, but want to pick up one of Rickman's hoodies first. :)

meinp5

11-03-2006, 02:00 PM

nice find..I am going to send this to my fiance's dad. He has 3 cars and 5-6 motorcycles. I am sure that would help him out a lot.

I installed this on my laptop a few days ago but didn't remember I had it until now. It's a little piece of software called Car Companion (open source). You can get it at http://www.chocolatay.com/carCompanion/

It's java based, so you can use it on macs, pcs, linux, whatever. You can use it to keep track of any and all maintenance, it's totally customizeable too. It comes with some preset maintenance items like oil changes and spark plugs, but you can change the service interval and cost and everything, plus add notes like what oil/plugs you use, etc.

You can export the data in XML format, print reports, even print a sticker that lists the mileage when all of your next maintenance work is due.

So far i've added air filter, coolant, oil, plugs/wires, and rear sway bar lube. Now any time I'm working on my car I'll just punch the info in on my garage laptop as I'm doing it instead of using a notebook in my glovebox like I have been.

It does U.S./metric, can track multiple cars, etc too. In theory you could use it to keep track of gas purchases too, but that isn't really the point (and it won't calculate mpg and stuff like that like you can easily do in excel).

socommatthews

11-03-2006, 03:54 PM

altspace

11-03-2006, 04:57 PM

Installed the silverstar turn signals a few minutes ago....finally!

I love mine. Completes the look of the headlights.

CTt3P5

11-03-2006, 04:59 PM

i think the manual is talking about the rears.i can only find clear turn signals around here except at mazda and ebay of course.

Ok where is my jackass hat?....I just checked the manual again and it was referring to the side-marker lights for the hatchback. But mine was produced before the addition of side-markers.:confused:

Kansei

11-03-2006, 05:27 PM

Ok where is my jackass hat?....I just checked the manual again and it was referring to the side-marker lights for the hatchback. But mine was produced before the addition of side-markers.:confused:

It means the ones on the sides of the front bumper. They probably say that since they aren't all that easy to remove like the other lights on the car.

GMalatrasi

11-03-2006, 07:57 PM

Yesterday I replaced the front rotors and all the pads, took a few pics of the zoom-zoom and mazdaspeed stickers I have on the car and later that night I was bored so I went out looking for cool places to take pics.
939039390493905
9390693907

GMalatrasi

11-03-2006, 07:58 PM

One more
93908

Bala

11-03-2006, 07:58 PM

I have the P5 back for one day and a UFO drops a hunk of metal from the sky and cracks the windshield ... yay! (pissed)

CTt3P5

11-03-2006, 08:40 PM

It means the ones on the sides of the front bumper. They probably say that since they aren't all that easy to remove like the other lights on the car.

(peep) Time to find a nice place to hide....haha I actually thought it was harder to install the lo-beams than pulling off the bumper lights to paint them....go figure.

Bala - That sux! I am going to guess that everyone is ok, which is the most important thing. Wish you the best in getting her back on the road.

ProtoType5

11-03-2006, 09:16 PM

Yup, that's all I did today......They are pretty hot...Pictures to be added at a later time...

altspace

11-04-2006, 08:11 AM

Rock Blockers FTW!

Salmon_Rob

11-04-2006, 08:24 AM

why arent you sleeping man.

Kansei

11-04-2006, 08:37 AM

why arent you sleeping man.

what's your excuse?

altspace

11-04-2006, 08:46 AM

What's sleep? I'm up at 6am every morning. It's an internal alarm clock thing.

Found this old pic of mine.

http://www.altspace.com/p5/p5_wall2.jpg

dave45090

11-04-2006, 10:23 AM

god I love that picture

02pro5wagon

11-04-2006, 01:56 PM

nice picture you gonna make one of those whenyou get the 8?

rednecks_r_us

11-04-2006, 02:39 PM

Here is what I goofed up on my P5 today http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123651296

Salmon_Rob

11-04-2006, 02:51 PM

what's your excuse?i work for the man

rednecks_r_us

11-04-2006, 05:42 PM

What did go right for me was that I hard wired in my GPS and relocated my XM radio to a more convenient place.

bazooka joe

11-04-2006, 06:31 PM

i'm so excited! finally got my car up and running...wow...it's so nice to be back in the p5...love this car man!! :)
my nepoc friend bruce is the man!!

altspace

11-04-2006, 08:35 PM

Awesome Mark! I teased myself today. Drove the MS3 and a RX-8. Almost pulled the trigger on the 8 untill we found out it was a buyback from Mazda. It was so nice though, fully loaded GT package with navigation, velocity red with red/black leather interior and appearance package. I was seriously ready to sign on the dotted line untill the buyback thing came up. Damn it all!

Kansei

11-04-2006, 08:58 PM

my Prosport gauges came today.. well two of them. I guess the oil pressure must still be backordered, I just figured they would wait and send them all at once. I got my electronic boost gauge with sender and my Electronic EGT that came with a really nice looking sensor. Now I just need to figure out where I want to mount the EGT... I'm guessing on the s-pipe or j-pipe. I took a couple short videos of the gauges in action (hooked up to my 12v power supply for testing purposes).

I'll have to transcode the videos in a bit so I can attach them on here. the gauges are beautiful though.

Kansei

11-04-2006, 08:59 PM

altspace

11-04-2006, 10:03 PM

Thing is, it had 2 owners so I'm guessing it had issues.

Kansei

11-04-2006, 10:13 PM

Thing is, it had 2 owners so I'm guessing it had issues.

yeah two owners on such a new car. I'd be wary of any used RX-8 just because they're such cool cars.. who would sell them? People who didn't change the oil as directed, didn't remember that it consumes oil, or just otherwise treated it like crap.

bazooka joe

11-05-2006, 09:29 AM

Thing is, it had 2 owners so I'm guessing it had issues.

ya, that seal problem?

bazooka joe

11-05-2006, 09:29 AM

Reitrof

11-05-2006, 10:03 AM

i'm so excited! finally got my car up and running...wow...it's so nice to be back in the p5...love this car man!! :)
my nepoc friend bruce is the man!!

Glad I could help. Beats raking the leaves.

CTt3P5

11-05-2006, 10:26 AM

Congrats Mark!!! Nice to hear you got her back up and running!

Yesterday the P5 and the fam made three trips to the soccer fields. Daughter's soccer tourney is this weekend and basically consumed the entire day yesterday. Only one today and then the season is done. Back to normalcy for the time being anyway.

Kansei

11-05-2006, 10:30 AM

Vid of my new boost gauge opening ceremony with red lighting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZAhY7X7Zio

I'll upload the amber and white vids in a few.

edit: just uploaded the vid so it's still processing.

Foolish

11-05-2006, 10:34 AM

We're going to get race wheels/tires for the P5 today. :) Probably driving the MPV there, though. :(

Oh, well. Racing wheels, wooohooo!

aMaff

11-05-2006, 10:43 AM

Yay racing, boo family vehicles :p

MyZmZm

11-05-2006, 02:30 PM

the 14's from the 626 go on the P5 today :( i'll post pics of the horror once the swap is complete... yikes, 17" to 14", it's going to look horrid. i'm glad she'll be under cover so i don't have to look at that all winter.

khaosman

11-05-2006, 03:50 PM

We're going to get race wheels/tires for the P5 today. :) Probably driving the MPV there, though. :(

Oh, well. Racing wheels, wooohooo!

DETAILS.

Andrea... 14s... I think it'll look sweet :D It'll be way lower but probably have some ridiculous wheel gap.

aMaff

11-05-2006, 04:01 PM

my white stockers w/ azenis that I used to use as race wheels ;)

Salmon_Rob

11-05-2006, 05:55 PM

whore :p

khaosman

11-05-2006, 06:11 PM

my white stockers w/ azenis that I used to use as race wheels ;)

Oh, nice! Not very exciting, but nice :D I love Azenis. If I'm not poor this spring, I'm getting Azenis and some 16" Subzeros. Stock wheels are fuuuuuuugly (especially when they are caked with brake dust). I should paint them gunmetal so I don't have to wash them.

altspace

11-05-2006, 06:12 PM

The MS3 was indeed a quick car. Tough to say though because I could not run it through with 3 other people in the car. Still pulled nicely in 2nd and 3rd. My only small gripe with the short run I had with it is that I was surprised at how loud the exhaust is. I have a MSP muffler and intake, but I found the MS3 was a bit annoying at times. Almost the same as the MS muffler for the P5 with that low drone, which made it difficult to speak with others in the car. To be honest, I really do not find the 3 as attractive on the outside as the P5, though I did infact enjoy the interior.

What was funny is that I test drove with my wife and daughter, both of which looked at the 3 in disgust. Did not like a single thing about the car. Instead, they kept pointing me towards the RX-8, of which got high praises. Needless to say, if infact we all loved the MS3 I would not been driving the P5 anymore. So be it....on to the next adventure.

altspace

11-05-2006, 06:15 PM

Forgot to mention, I got big thumbs up from everyone at the dealer. Seriously...it was strange to hear over and over, "Your car is so clean".

Side note...changed plugs and wires in a friends Ford Ranger. How strange it is to have 8 plugs for a 4cylinder.

Brian MP5T

11-05-2006, 06:48 PM

Sfa

altspace

11-05-2006, 06:50 PM

afS

kudakev615

11-05-2006, 08:02 PM

i realized ive put 30k miles on my car in 13 months:( its okay, its getting sold in the spring time:)

iLisa

11-05-2006, 08:10 PM

I drove him 500 miles around trip to NJ and back.. :D

DeanSweet

11-05-2006, 09:01 PM

everyone at the dealer. Seriously...it was strange to hear over and over, "Your car is so clean".

I got the same reaction from the fellas at the dealer Friday. :)

Put my stereo back in. All back to normal. Lookin forward to the longer drive to work in the morning.

MyZmZm

11-05-2006, 09:09 PM

Andrea... 14s... I think it'll look sweet :D It'll be way lower but probably have some ridiculous wheel gap.
Surprisingly, it doesn't look too bad - almost identical to the 15" winters. However, I do have a potential problem that I'm hoping you guys can help me with. (help)

The 14's are fine on the front, proper thread 'depth' on the studs, no rubbing or clearance issues, etc. However, the rears are another story... Neither my dad nor I can see anything rubbing, and when I put my hand in between the rim and the brakes, I can't feel anything touching - at the very least, I can get one finger in between any part of the caliper/rotor, and the rim. But, there is half the thread 'depth' for the studs that there is on the front and you simply cannot push the rim on any further. (scratch)

Has anyone tried putting 14's on their P5 (I know, terrible) and encountered any problems? I haven't tried moving the car yet and to be honest, I am a little scared to just in case there is something touching on the rears. However, I do have to move it at least once or twice in the next few weeks - have to swap over the headlights, and give her a quick bath before covering up for the rest of the winter.

If anyone can offer any advice or firsthand experience, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Salmon_Rob

11-05-2006, 09:48 PM

i know 323f's in europe come with 14s, same brakes/suspension. id need pics of what you are talking about to see for sure

dave45090

11-05-2006, 09:57 PM

i realized ive put 30k miles on my car in 13 months:( its okay, its getting sold in the spring time:)

What are you looking to get?

2003newlyack

11-05-2006, 11:20 PM

I had to change my low beam bulbs today, the passenger side low beam bulb exploded randomly? now i have glass all on the inside of my headlight and it kinda sucks

Yaggie1

11-05-2006, 11:29 PM

Wash, Fresh Mobil 1, coolant change. Tomorrow got to get an air filter recharge kit and get the air filter all cleaned up for the Wed. roadtrip to Chi-town.

Kansei

11-05-2006, 11:38 PM

I had to change my low beam bulbs today, the passenger side low beam bulb exploded randomly? now i have glass all on the inside of my headlight and it kinda sucks

Happened to me.. that's when I said screw these luminics bulbs and got HIDs :P

Foolish

11-05-2006, 11:43 PM

Indeed. Since they're white (for now) I really want to put them on the MPV, just to take a few pictures.
White MPV + white P5 rims = mAd tYt3 JdM M1n1-vAn hAwtn3ss!! (first)

...or something. (ricer)

my white stockers w/ azenis that I used to use as race wheels ;)

Demoniam

11-05-2006, 11:48 PM

Got my bumper off and headlamps disassembled.... The Boy was so fussy today that I only got 1 of the chrome inserts sanded down. Tomorrow I finish sanding, paint the inserts black and snap some photos..

Oh yeah..When I removed my driver's side headlamp, the lowest bolt snapped in half! Is this gonna pose a problem?

2003newlyack

11-06-2006, 12:05 AM

Happened to me.. that's when I said screw these luminics bulbs and got HIDs :P

haha yeah I need a job before I can start spending money again (ughdance)

aMaff

11-06-2006, 12:08 AM

Indeed. Since they're white (for now) I really want to put them on the MPV, just to take a few pictures.
Please do! You only need to do 2 for pictures ;)

White MPV + white P5 rims = mAd tYt3 JdM M1n1-vAn hAwtn3ss!! (first)
rrrrrriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight...

...or something. (ricer)
ya...that (enguard)

Foolish

11-06-2006, 12:41 AM

Like I'd miss the opportunity to see how goofy that would look. Besides, I've got an impact now, it takes little time and effort to swap wheels. I'll do it, and I'll post pics.

altspace

11-06-2006, 09:26 AM

Nooooo! Do Not use the impact to tighten lug nuts. They need to be properly torqued.

bazooka joe

11-06-2006, 09:31 AM

Nooooo! Do Not use the impact to tighten lug nuts. They need to be properly torqued.

amen! about 80lbs or so

bazooka joe

11-06-2006, 09:35 AM

well drove my car to work for the first time in a month, boy did i miss her!! (my MAM mani had developed several cracks in the welded joints and the ceramic coating was flaking off everywhere...anyway, got her rewelded and the mani recoated.$290 later..installed everything sat. with the help of a nepoc friend).....it was a blast even in moderate traffic at 6am. anyway glad to be back in the drivers seat! so what to do next...?

Salmon_Rob

11-06-2006, 09:44 AM

5 spizzle?

altspace

11-06-2006, 09:50 AM

so what to do next...?

Swap everything out of your car into mine....once you buy it that is, but I won't argue if you want to do it beforehand.

Salmon_Rob

11-06-2006, 09:54 AM

indeed. this cuts down on the hassle of the 5 spizzle swap

Kansei

11-06-2006, 09:54 AM

5 spizzle?
or just buy Josh's P5... and get a P5 with 1/3 the mileage at the same time

edit: pwned by responding too slowly :P

Salmon_Rob

11-06-2006, 10:03 AM

slowar

Foolish

11-06-2006, 11:06 AM

Don't sweat it. I just take them off and spin them back on with the impact. Once it starts to bang on the lug, I stop and tighten by hand. I really do need to buy a torque wrench, though.

Nooooo! Do Not use the impact to tighten lug nuts. They need to be properly torqued.

bazooka joe

11-06-2006, 11:31 AM

Swap everything out of your car into mine....once you buy it that is, but I won't argue if you want to do it beforehand.

so we can talk more sat..!!

bazooka joe

11-06-2006, 04:19 PM

next up blacked out headlights...? bruce, you up for a meet, anyone else..we can use the garage and my oven....? let me know

Kansei

11-06-2006, 04:27 PM

You're blacking your headlights out? Fun! I did it about a month after I bought the car hahaha.

altspace

11-06-2006, 04:30 PM

Oh, blacked out lights. I'm game for a meet.

CTt3P5

11-06-2006, 05:03 PM

next up blacked out headlights...? bruce, you up for a mee, anyone else..we can use the garage and my oven....? let me know

Mark, what date(s) are you thinking of? Looking at mapquest it is a 5 hour drive for me. Some might say I am crazy but it would be cool to meet some NEPOCER's, hang out and get blacked out headlights at the same time. Wait until I tell the wife....she may just call the boys with the white jackets...lol

bazooka joe

11-06-2006, 06:05 PM

Mark, what date(s) are you thinking of? Looking at mapquest it is a 5 hour drive for me. Some might say I am crazy but it would be cool to meet some NEPOCER's, hang out and get blacked out headlights at the same time. Wait until I tell the wife....she may just call the boys with the white jackets...lol

that would be great...i wanna be on speaker phone when you tell her! as for a date...anybody have a day in mind? some sat this month?

Bala

11-06-2006, 06:08 PM

next up blacked out headlights...
Excellent! It really sets off the front end w/ Silver :)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/Back%21/Back%21%20004.jpg

Oh, I rented a fender roller today. The rear 18's rub just barely on big bumps when I'm really loaded up.

Kansei

11-06-2006, 06:12 PM

hey if we do it on the 18th or later I can actually show up!!!! GASP!!!!

bazooka joe

11-06-2006, 06:12 PM

Excellent! It really sets off the front end w/ Silver :)
http://www.msprotege.com/members/Bala%20de%20Plata/Back%21/Back%21%20004.jpg

Oh, I rented a fender roller today. The rear 18's rub just barely on big bumps when I'm really loaded up.

me likey!! :)

Kansei

11-06-2006, 06:14 PM

Excellent! It really sets off the front end w/ Silver :)

Oh, I rented a fender roller today. The rear 18's rub just barely on big bumps when I'm really loaded up.

I need to do a little fender rolling. I think from my old 215 width tires rubbing once or twice they exposed some steel which accelerated the rusting. No fun! Once I roll my rear fenders I'll figure out what to do about the bubbling paint and such >_<

bazooka joe

11-06-2006, 06:16 PM

I need to do a little fender rolling. I think from my old 215 width tires rubbing once or twice they exposed some steel which accelerated the rusting. No fun! Once I roll my rear fenders I'll figure out what to do about the bubbling paint and such >_<

come by sometime, we can do rolling with a heat gund and rubber mallet! you still have bubbling paint? bruce got his fixed by mazda free of charhe and he has 100k plus on the car, no warranty either! good deal!

Kansei

11-06-2006, 06:20 PM

come by sometime, we can do rolling with a heat gund and rubber mallet! you still have bubbling paint? bruce got his fixed by mazda free of charhe and he has 100k plus on the car, no warranty either! good deal!

I've already had it fixed once. It's bubbling all along the edge of the fender now.. before it was just between the rear bumper and rear fender where they meet. I'm waiting until it's winter and I have my stock wheels/hood back on before I go to the dealership. There's no chance in the world that my current wheels/tires would rub the fenders to expose the steel to rust, but I'd rather not take any chances with the way some dealerships enjoy voiding warranties. The only warranty work my car has ever had before is for rust problems :P My paint was bubbling at 50k miles, now at 75k miles it's bubbling again.

bazooka joe

11-06-2006, 06:22 PM

I've already had it fixed once. It's bubbling all along the edge of the fender now.. before it was just between the rear bumper and rear fender where they meet. I'm waiting until it's winter and I have my stock wheels/hood back on before I go to the dealership. There's no chance in the world that my current wheels/tires would rub the fenders to expose the steel to rust, but I'd rather not take any chances with the way some dealerships enjoy voiding warranties. The only warranty work my car has ever had before is for rust problems :P My paint was bubbling at 50k miles, now at 75k miles it's bubbling again.

it's those nasty rochester winters!!

Kansei

11-06-2006, 06:26 PM

it's those nasty rochester winters!!

total snow accumulation last winter was less than a foot. I had my summer wheels/tires back on the first week of january, we had a warm spell and it was up over 60 and I washed/waxed my car outside. It was a bit.. crazy.

But yeah I still blame Rochester haha.

ProtoType5

11-06-2006, 06:32 PM

Before the rain rolled in yesterday, I fixed my exhaust leak....Seems the gasket MAM sent me had turned to nothing in about a month, so replaced it and sounds clean and even once again, except now have vibrating/rubbing issues with the Front Transverse Member and the Flex-Pipe on the Mid-pipe again...Sometimes it's the little things that make you lose your mind...So waiting until it stops raining and will jack her up and tweak it some....F-ING FLEXPIPE!!!!!

bazooka joe

11-06-2006, 06:32 PM

for red hot ??????

Reitrof

11-06-2006, 07:42 PM

next up blacked out headlights...? bruce, you up for a meet, anyone else..we can use the garage and my oven....? let me know

Yup, sounds good. Little nervous to do it on my own.

Reitrof

11-06-2006, 07:47 PM

Reitrof

11-06-2006, 07:49 PM

Swap everything out of your car into mine....once you buy it that is, but I won't argue if you want to do it beforehand.

(omg) Oh noooooo, not the man swap againnnnnnnnnn!!!!!

bazooka joe

11-06-2006, 07:51 PM

(omg) Oh noooooo, not the man swap againnnnnnnnnn!!!!!

hahaha....but your so good at it!! come on...i'm counting on you!!(canada)

CTt3P5

11-06-2006, 08:13 PM

LMAO at your map Mark! When I got home from work I asked her if she was up for a road trip. Her response "If it involves your car then NO!". Still love her after all these years (14 to be exact).

Saturday is best for me as well. What time would you guys be meeting? I would prefer to leave my place early am (3ish or so) as I would be heading home later that day, hoping to see the kiddies before bedtime. The 18th would be cool, a chance to meet Kansei (Chris) as well.

Kansei

11-06-2006, 08:20 PM

If I drive from Rochester it'll take 7-7.5 hours to get to Boston area :P

I could always leave the night before, then it's only 2.5 hours from CT :D

bazooka joe

11-06-2006, 08:27 PM

MyZmZm

11-06-2006, 09:33 PM

i know 323f's in europe come with 14s, same brakes/suspension. id need pics of what you are talking about to see for sure
what exactly would you need pics of, and from what angle(s)? i was certain 14's had been done on the P5 before, but it's just a little weird how the back ones don't seem to quite fit, yet i can't find where/how...

Kansei

11-06-2006, 09:35 PM

So there is a space between the wheels and the rotor/hub? Maybe the center bore on the steelies isn't large enough?

khaosman

11-06-2006, 09:37 PM

So there is a space between the wheels and the rotor/hub? Maybe the center bore on the steelies isn't large enough?

That's probably a good bet. It might be hitting the dust cap on the rear wheels. In fact, I'd put money on that.

MyZmZm

11-06-2006, 09:40 PM

Kansei

11-06-2006, 09:45 PM

^ I hear what you guys are saying, but they fit no problem on the front. Is the center bore different in the front than the rear? As for the dust shield, no problems there either. It's tight, but there is still room - same with the rotor and the actual caliper (side and front, ie what 'faces' the steelie).

It's just got me baffled...

The center bore is the same front and rear.. I know since well.. yeah the stock wheels fit on any location, and all my hubcentric rings are the same.

Hmm a picture might help.. try jacking up the rear and then getting a pic from behind the wheel.. there's gotta be something preventing it from going on farther. When you bolt it down all the way, is the wheel tight feeling? If not, well then you know the drill I'm sure.. lug nuts aren't deep enough.

khaosman

11-06-2006, 09:51 PM

^ I hear what you guys are saying, but they fit no problem on the front. Is the center bore different in the front than the rear? As for the dust shield, no problems there either. It's tight, but there is still room - same with the rotor and the actual caliper (side and front, ie what 'faces' the steelie).

It's just got me baffled...

The front will fit fine as there is no dust shield over the bearings. The clearance issues I had with the rear shield were seriously millimeters... but that is enough to cause problems (when I drove, the wheel looked like it was wobbling).

I run 5mm spacers to give it the extra clearance needed. No problems now.

Demoniam

11-06-2006, 09:54 PM

(pissed)dammit!!(pissed)

I am in process of the headlight blackout mod, and I found out why there's so much condensation in my headlights....and why they were so unanligned....

The PO swapped out the headlights and decided not to reuse the adaptors...they just shoved the headlamps in there, unsecure and all!

Damn I could kill(gun)someone!

Guess I need to call Mazda and find out how much they wanna ass rape me!

2003newlyack

11-06-2006, 09:57 PM

those black peices that everyone always throw out? I'll be honest I almost did it

Kansei

11-06-2006, 10:02 PM

those black peices that everyone always throw out? I'll be honest I almost did it

Everyone does their first time. I still have mine since I didn't need them when I went to HIDs, but I'll need them eventually when the car needs to be sold (.. I really don't want that day to ever come). I don't think the part would be much from Mazda though, check www.onlinemazdaparts.com to get a price quote. If you can't find the part with the cool search thing on the site, send a pm to "bagman1" or to Ken from protegegarage.com and ask.

MyZmZm

11-06-2006, 10:32 PM

The center bore is the same front and rear.. I know since well.. yeah the stock wheels fit on any location, and all my hubcentric rings are the same.

Hmm a picture might help.. try jacking up the rear and then getting a pic from behind the wheel.. there's gotta be something preventing it from going on farther. When you bolt it down all the way, is the wheel tight feeling? If not, well then you know the drill I'm sure.. lug nuts aren't deep enough.
I'll try to get pics for you... it will have to wait until next week though since it is dark and cold out, and I am in the middle of packing for my trip to Wichita EARLY tomorrow morning.

If I did need spacers, where would I get them and how much are they usually?

Demoniam

11-06-2006, 11:26 PM

For some reason, my headlight housing has H7 stamped it. However, there were H4s intalled in their place....Are they supposed to be H7 or H4? Is that what the missing pieces are for?

Andrea-thanks for the offer on the pic, but I want to get these tomorrow. I need my car.

Anyone have the part number offhand?

Thanks for the help

===
thins thread has pics of my problem:
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2789806#post2789806

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2789806#post2789806

2003newlyack

11-07-2006, 02:06 AM

H7's is what is supposed to be there I believe

Breeegz

11-07-2006, 02:49 AM

Today I cried because of what I did yesterday...

Breeegz

11-07-2006, 02:50 AM

...

Breeegz

11-07-2006, 02:50 AM

...Anybody ever try to jack up their car using the brake line clip on their trailing links?

AKYellow

11-07-2006, 03:43 AM

Awe man that sounds bad.

Breeegz

11-07-2006, 04:18 AM

winter tire wubs berry badly

and I don't think it's straiten-able

(peep)

hopefully my donut gives me enough cleasance to move my car out of our 1 and 3/2 car garage until I can get AWR to send me my replacement

36Crazyfists

11-07-2006, 04:53 AM

i dont understand
what happened?

StealthWyvern

11-07-2006, 05:01 AM

i dont understand
what happened?
I think he tried to jack up hiscar using the brake line clip on their trailing links which may or may not explain the tire situation.

aMaff

11-07-2006, 08:16 AM

but...why would you do that?

Kansei

11-07-2006, 08:38 AM

but...why would you do that?

(cheers)

Salmon_Rob

11-07-2006, 08:44 AM

silly alaskans

Yaggie1

11-07-2006, 08:45 AM

Or.......(stoned)

but...why would you do that?

bazooka joe

11-07-2006, 10:37 AM

Salmon_Rob

11-07-2006, 10:39 AM

u always need extra silicone (naughty)

Breeegz

11-07-2006, 10:52 AM

I think he tried to jack up hiscar using the brake line clip on their trailing links which may or may not explain the tire situation.
yes, I did exactly that, except I didn't "try" to jack up my car... I DID jack up my car. Now I could start spewing excuses, but they all end up meaning that I was Stpid and tried to rush through the simple task of changing to my winter shoes.

For those in the "non-know", the trailing link is a very flimsy piece of metal and the brake line clip is almost exatly in the middle (weakest point)... It is bent bad enough to rub on my tire and that I cannot move my car without risking blowing my tire.

bazooka joe

11-07-2006, 10:59 AM

u always need extra silicone (naughty)

not going there!!!:)

Kansei

11-07-2006, 12:37 PM

drove her two days in a row!! yippie!! wow, it is so nice to be back in the car! :) guess i'll (and others) will be doing the blacked out headlight mod on the 18th....do i need to have extra silcone on hand?

I have baked my headlights THREE TIMES haha and never needed extra.. couldn't hurt though. I should do it a fourth time, the second time I sanded/painted my driver's side headlight it came out a little crappy. I was in there getting out broken glass from my luminics bulb.. ugh catastrophic bulb failure.

Salmon_Rob

11-07-2006, 12:39 PM

my windsheild washer fluid resevior to replace the one i broke changing light bulbs came in last night

AKYellow

11-07-2006, 01:06 PM

silly alaskans
Hey I represent that...........

khaosman

11-07-2006, 04:24 PM

I'll try to get pics for you... it will have to wait until next week though since it is dark and cold out, and I am in the middle of packing for my trip to Wichita EARLY tomorrow morning.

If I did need spacers, where would I get them and how much are they usually?

They are usually pretty cheap (~$30). Try ebay, or Jegs (that's where I got mine). Hubcentric ones would be better if you plan on using them much.

Demoniam

11-07-2006, 04:47 PM

Everyone does their first time. I still have mine since I didn't need them when I went to HIDs, but I'll need them eventually when the car needs to be sold (.. I really don't want that day to ever come). I don't think the part would be much from Mazda though, check www.onlinemazdaparts.com to get a price quote.

Thanks so much for the help! I called Southern States Mazda in Raleigh, and they wanted $20 a piece for those retainers. Onlinemazdaparts was selling them for $7.50 a piece. That really helps out!

Now to figure out what type of h7s to buy. Anyone seen the Slyvania Silverstar Ultras, yet. They're new, but $49, per pair..
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/Commercials/SilverStar+Ultra+Commercial.htm

CTt3P5

11-07-2006, 05:13 PM

Have yet to see the Ultras in person. I was able to pick up silverstar's for $20 at my local Walmart. They had about 20 pairs marked at that price. I went back a few days later and the shelf was still marked $20 but each package had a sticker with a $30 price tag. Someone goofed in my favor. :) I have bought 3 sets of silverstars and have yet to pay retail. If you have the time, try ebay....sometimes there are some good buys on 'em. I have even seen the Ultra's on there go for under $40.

Kansei

11-07-2006, 05:56 PM

Thanks so much for the help! I called Southern States Mazda in Raleigh, and they wanted $20 a piece for those retainers. Onlinemazdaparts was selling them for $7.50 a piece. That really helps out!

Now to figure out what type of h7s to buy. Anyone seen the Slyvania Silverstar Ultras, yet. They're new, but $49, per pair..
http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/Commercials/SilverStar+Ultra+Commercial.htm

I wouldn't bother with anything Sylvania. If you want looks, they are ok for that. If you want lighting performance, get OSRAM Silverstars from http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk

They are clear, no blue coating.. yet they have the same light color temp as Sylvania Silverstars just by using better materials and making more light output.

If you really want lighting performance get HIDs, 5000K or 6000K :)

Demoniam

11-07-2006, 06:24 PM

I wouldn't bother with anything Sylvania. If you want looks, they are ok for that. If you want lighting performance, get OSRAM Silverstars from http://www.powerbulbs.co.uk

They are clear, no blue coating.. yet they have the same light color temp as Sylvania Silverstars just by using better materials and making more light output.

If you really want lighting performance get HIDs, 5000K or 6000K :)

I thought they were the same company...I'll check them out..

Kansei

11-07-2006, 07:48 PM

I thought they were the same company...I'll check them out..

They sort of are the same company. They sell bulbs in Europe under their Osram brand though. For some reason they just sell the "ricey" (no offense to anyone here.. I've owned them before myself) Sylvania Silverstars here..

Hence why the web site I posted is a .co.uk.. they have free international shipping though :)

aMaff

11-07-2006, 07:56 PM

They have some Sylvania ultra white (or something, I can't remember) that I put in when I replaced my lows. Best bulbs I've owned so far. Only had it about a month, but there's a visible difference b/w them and other cars on the road. There's no yellow in the light at all. They have a REALLY pale blue tint on them (not the dark blue of the "regular" sylvanias)

Demoniam

11-07-2006, 08:13 PM

Well, while at Wal-Mart today, I found a stash of h7 silverstars for only $8.32 per 2 pack!
Couple this with the $5 rebate, and my bulbs will end up being near-free.

For some reason, they were clearanced down from 37.99. There's nothing wrong with them. They had like 6-7 packs in the clearance area. I may go pick the rest of them up and eBay them, or something...

Or if anyone wants some, you can PM me and we'll see what we can do!

at least if they end up sucking, I'm not out anything big.

CTt3P5

11-07-2006, 08:20 PM

^^^And I thought my $20 find was a bargain!!

Foolish

11-07-2006, 08:25 PM

Made an appointment to have the P5 tinted Thursday. WooHoo!

32% all around. Lifetime warrenty, $200.

aMaff

11-07-2006, 09:09 PM

Eric: I think your mecanic caused my clunk :(

:p

Salmon_Rob

11-07-2006, 09:11 PM

no. the retarted mazda engineer that thought up the rear suspension caused your clunk :)

yeloprofan

11-07-2006, 09:13 PM

They have a one year warranty too. I have got two sets on warranty after they crapped out.

Well, while at Wal-Mart today, I found a stash of h7 silverstars for only $8.32 per 2 pack!
Couple this with the $5 rebate, and my bulbs will end up being near-free.

For some reason, they were clearanced down from 37.99. There's nothing wrong with them. They had like 6-7 packs in the clearance area. I may go pick the rest of them up and eBay them, or something...

Or if anyone wants some, you can PM me and we'll see what we can do!

at least if they end up sucking, I'm not out anything big.

aMaff

11-07-2006, 09:13 PM

no. the retarted mazda engineer that thought up the rear suspension caused your clunk :)
oh ya, I forgot.

Salmon_Rob

11-07-2006, 09:18 PM

pretty sure lsd was involved

Kansei

11-07-2006, 09:19 PM

no. the retarted mazda engineer that thought up the rear suspension caused your clunk :)

At least evolv fix0red it for us :D

iLisa

11-07-2006, 09:20 PM

Foolish..
cute sig pic!! :)

Foolish

11-07-2006, 09:24 PM

Lisa, what % tint is that on your car?

iLisa

11-07-2006, 09:29 PM

i think my tint is 35% on the sides.. 20% on the back.. :)

Kansei

11-07-2006, 09:38 PM

Mine is 30% film on sides, 20% on back. Dunno what you can legally have in GA, I wish I could have gone darker (20% all around) but nope.. my current tint isn't even legal in CT haha.

Salmon_Rob

11-07-2006, 10:14 PM

At least evolv fix0red it for us :Dawr, a lot of rubber bushings, and a lot of white lithium fixed it for me

Foolish

11-07-2006, 10:42 PM

FoxPro5

11-07-2006, 10:46 PM

I done this here tape up job:
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/barnz008/P1011110.jpg
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/barnz008/P1011109.jpg

protegeDaryl

11-07-2006, 10:48 PM

why did u do that foxpro?

FoxPro5

11-07-2006, 10:51 PM

why did u do that foxpro?

Just cause I was bored :p

No, I'm building fiberglass kick panels for some midrange speakers. I only got to the taping today. I should have the molds done tomorrow. :)

Foolish

11-07-2006, 10:52 PM

I'm guessing by the location that you're making molds for new speaker kick panels?

Edit: well, I was right, but I was too slow with my guess!

Breeegz

11-07-2006, 10:53 PM

^as he indicated.... (peep)(enguard)

edit: tried to bring the hammer, but he edited his post so my hammer smashed my thumb instead...

Just cause I was bored :p

No, I'm building fiberglass kick panels for some midrange speakers. I only got to the taping today. I should have the molds done tomorrow. :)

socommatthews

11-07-2006, 11:12 PM

i pushed the gas pedal,then the brake,then the gas,then the brake,ect,ect,ect

dave45090

11-07-2006, 11:16 PM

So you drive a automatic? If not.....you may wan't to check your clutch.

hee hee

Bala

11-07-2006, 11:40 PM

Drove to vote ...

Tengo

11-08-2006, 12:00 AM

drove not to vote but rather see my cousins new 02 lancer OZ rally edition. its pretty badass.

aMaff

11-08-2006, 12:00 AM

Rain:
Clutch out, gas, spin through first, clutch in, flick to 2nd, clutch out, gas, spin through second lol. Makes me think I'm actually driving a fast car...

iLisa

11-08-2006, 12:34 AM

32% all 'round is the limit in GA. I asked about the limits in VA, in case we move back, and found that it's 35% on the rear and 50% on the front side windows! Sooooo, fuck Virginia, I'm going with GA's laws, and if we move back to VA, I'll have the fronts de-tinted or just re-tint them to 50%, for that limo look.
yeah.. technically my front 2 windows aren't legal... but if I get stopped, I have to put down the window anyway...

Eric.. you thinking about moving back to VA?

Foolish

11-08-2006, 12:58 AM

yeah.. technically my front 2 windows aren't legal... but if I get stopped, I have to put down the window anyway...

Eric.. you thinking about moving back to VA?

Not really... We just know we're going to have to go somewhere after Dru and I finish school, and we don't know where yet. We may come back to the D.C. area, maybe NoVA, maybe MD, so as to be near family again. I think we were both surprised how much we missed having family around. It's especially tough with the kid, too.

We may just move in to the Atlanta 'burbs though. We like GA weather, GA politics are no better or worse than VA politics, and we know people in Atlanta now. Plus Road Atlanta is close, and there's a good autocross schedule that runs from like March or April into Nov. or December! So, we'll see.

Foolish

11-08-2006, 01:12 AM

aMaff

11-08-2006, 01:25 AM

Oh, just remembered, I also saw our P5's doppleganger today!

It was Black Mica, no roof rack, stock wheels, no tint, and had the same UGA front plate as ours!!! I was in the MPV, saw the car coming from the other direction and couldn't figure out what Dru was doing out of class already, then I saw some dude driving it, and actually had to take a look in the rear view for some clue that it wasn't actually Dru's car, STOLEN! There was some kind of sticker on the back window that we don't have, and I didn't see a Zoom Zoom back there, but it totally freaked me out at first!
That happened to me too. Saw a blue P5 going the other way. I was like WTF?! How did some1 steal my car! I'm IN IT! This defies the laws of physics! I had to call Steven Hawking to reassure me that it there wasn't any possible way that was my car too. He started saying some stuff about black holes, worm holes (apparently he likes holes) and rips in space time. I fell asleep after that. Then again, it could have just been his answering machine.

Damn, it's WAY too late.................

Foolish

11-08-2006, 01:31 AM

You're a freak. I see other Black P5's of course, but most of them have a roof rack, or being here in GA, tint, and/or no front plate, but this guy had the same front plate, and it kind of caught me out. Especially since Dru had the P5 today and I knew she was still supposed to be at school!

aMaff

11-08-2006, 01:35 AM

You're a freak.
That's what she said. And she liked it. (enguard)

Breeegz

11-08-2006, 03:16 AM

<-- the extreme donut mod FTW

iLisa

11-08-2006, 10:40 AM

i took a picture of him all covered in rain and wet leaves this morning..

Yaggie1

11-08-2006, 06:19 PM

Drove her to Chicago this afternoon. Averaged 30.4 mpg on the way here. She purred like a kitten all the way. :)

khaosman

11-08-2006, 08:21 PM

Washed her, looks so purty...

Then I crushed my finger :(

iLisa

11-08-2006, 08:34 PM

you crushed finger washing car?? (boom07)

Kansei

11-08-2006, 08:44 PM

you crushed finger washing car?? (boom07)

Sounds dedicated :D

khaosman

11-09-2006, 12:58 AM

you crushed finger washing car?? (boom07)

haha, no, that was after. Here's how I hurt it, and why I will punch my friend in the face. I'm borrowing my friend's engine hoist to swap a JDM GSR motor into a friend's Civic. Part of the hoist was still bolted to the engine in his now scrapped 240sx project. So I go and unbolt this part, no problem. Well, one bolt is in an awkward position so I must use a stupid baby wrench and use my sexy child-like hands to get at it in between the engine and firewall.

As I'm doing this, I'm looking at the motor since it had been put in the car and then he gave up on the project. I start to think, "hmm... it doesn't look like this is bolted down to anything."

*CRICK* That is the noise the engine made as it shifted backwards, pinning my finger against the firewall. I did one of those screams where you open your mouth and yell, but all that comes out is air. Sort of a "UUUUUGHHH" but gasping.

Now my left trigger finger is pinned by a motor against the firewall and I don't know what the fuck to do. My brain scrambles and I think about yelling for help, but nothing will come out. So I start grabbing the valve cover and try to rock this bitch enough that I can free my finger, but it weighs a metric shit ton. Finally I manage to move the motor just enough to slide my crippled finger out, by means of grabbing the valve cover with my right hand, balancing all my weight on the front bumped, and pushing with my knees.

:( I need my finger for work and video games. I'll take a picture of it when it is purple and giant and cool looking.

Bala

11-09-2006, 01:12 AM

haha, no, that was after. Here's how I hurt it, and why I will punch my friend in the face. I'm borrowing my friend's engine hoist to swap a JDM GSR motor into a friend's Civic. Part of the hoist was still bolted to the engine in his now scrapped 240sx project. So I go and unbolt this part, no problem. Well, one bolt is in an awkward position so I must use a stupid baby wrench and use my sexy child-like hands to get at it in between the engine and firewall.

As I'm doing this, I'm looking at the motor since it had been put in the car and then he gave up on the project. I start to think, "hmm... it doesn't look like this is bolted down to anything."

*CRICK* That is the noise the engine made as it shifted backwards, pinning my finger against the firewall. I did one of those screams where you open your mouth and yell, but all that comes out is air. Sort of a "UUUUUGHHH" but gasping.

Now my left trigger finger is pinned by a motor against the firewall and I don't know what the fuck to do. My brain scrambles and I think about yelling for help, but nothing will come out. So I start grabbing the valve cover and try to rock this bitch enough that I can free my finger, but it weighs a metric shit ton. Finally I manage to move the motor just enough to slide my crippled finger out, by means of grabbing the valve cover with my right hand, balancing all my weight on the front bumped, and pushing with my knees.

:( I need my finger for work and video games. I'll take a picture of it when it is purple and giant and cool looking.

That must have been a bitch to type :D I hate when stuff like that happens - hope you and your finger recover soon.

aMaff

11-09-2006, 01:13 AM

:( I need my finger for work and video games.
BWHAHAHAHAHA that's priceless right there

Breeegz

11-09-2006, 02:17 AM

^onward to the funny quote thread!

Salmon_Rob

11-09-2006, 07:34 AM